Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Designing A Data Access Strategy Chapter 2: Designing Database Queries Chapter 3: Designing A Cursor And Caching Strategy Chapter 4: Advanced Query Topics Chapter 5: Data Integrity And Error Handling In SQL Server 2005 Chapter 6: Designing Transactions And Transaction Isolation Chapter 7: Optimizing SQL Server 2005 Performance Chapter 8: Improving Database Application Performance Answers Appendix A: References Appendix B: Sql Server 2006 Architecture And Internals

About the Author

Sara Morgan, MCSD, MCDBA, specializes in developing Web-based applications using Microsoft technologies. She coauthored Microsoft Self-Paced Training Kits for Exams 70-529 and 70-547 and has contributed articles to industry magazines, including MSDN Magazine and other industry publications. Tobias Thernstr¿m is a recognized SQL Server expert and a senior database architect with more than 10 years of experience. He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and has helped develop several Microsoft SQL Server certifications for database professionals. GrandMasters is an IT consulting firm specializing in content development, exam development, and customized technical support.